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CBS 기독교방송 (Christian Broadcasting System), legally (주)씨비에스미디어캐스트, is a private South Korean religious media organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. It operates a national broadcasting platform spanning a terrestrial TV channel, Standard FM 98.1, and Music FM 93.9, supplemented by 13 wholly-owned regional affiliates (Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon, Ulsan, Gangwon, Gangwon Yeongdong, Chungbuk, Jeonbuk, Jeonnam, Pohang, Gyeongnam, and Jeju), reaching Korean Christian audiences nationwide with sermons, Bible study programs (CBS 성서학당), devotional shows, Christian news via the 노컷뉴스 platform, and music/worship content.

Its core technology is terrestrial TV and FM radio broadcasting infrastructure complemented by a digital distribution layer: CBSJOY and JOY4U digital platforms, more than 15 program-specific YouTube channels, podcasts distributed via Omny.fm, and mobile applications Manna (만나) and Rainbow (레인보우). Adjacent subsidiaries support education (CBS 교육문화센터), music (CBS 소년소녀합창단), and broadcasting technology (CBS 방송기술인협회). The product surface is overwhelmingly content-led rather than technology-led, with no proprietary software, APIs, or AI features disclosed.

The business model is free-to-air distribution funded primarily through donations and missionary support programs; commercial pricing is not publicly disclosed and the organization is a private religious broadcaster with no public listing, ticker, or institutional equity ownership identified in the available data. Distribution is direct to consumer via broadcast, digital platforms, and mobile apps, with no enterprise sales motion, no named B2B customers, and no revenue data disclosed.

Name

CBS

Legal name

(주)씨비에스미디어캐스트

Website

https://cbs.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CBS 기독교방송 is a private South Korean Christian broadcaster operating a terrestrial TV channel, two FM radio stations, 13 regional affiliates, and YouTube/podcast/mobile app platforms that deliver sermons, Bible study, worship content, and Christian news to Korean-speaking audiences nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Religious/Faith-Based Stations (MPABACAL), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC)

Keywords

• Christian broadcasting network
• Religious television programming
• FM radio broadcasting
• Bible study education
• Digital religious media

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucheon

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CBS 기독교방송 (Christian Broadcasting System) is a South Korean Christian media organization that operates a national TV channel, two FM radio stations (Standard FM 98.1 and Music FM 93.9), and a network of 13 regional affiliates delivering sermons, Bible study programs, devotional shows, worship music, Christian news, and missionary content. Its offerings extend to digital platforms including CBSJOY, JOY4U, Manna and Rainbow mobile apps, multiple YouTube channels, and podcasts on Omny.fm.

Product overview

CBS 기독교방송 (CBS Christian Broadcasting System) is a Korean religious media organization operating a multi-platform broadcasting network consisting of TV and radio channels (CBS TV, 표준FM 98.1, 음악FM 93.9), digital platforms (CBSJOY, JOY4U, YouTube channels, podcasts), and news services (노컷뉴스). The core offering centers on religious and spiritual content including Bible study programs (CBS 성서학당, 이 욥 목사의 성경 맥잡기), devotional shows (새롭게 하소서, 행복다이어리), Christian news, and mission-focused programming. The organization maintains a nationwide network of regional affiliates and produces educational and cultural content through the CBS Education Culture Center and Children's Choir. The digital ecosystem extends across streaming, on-demand, and social media platforms serving Korean Christian communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBSJOY: A sub-brand and digital content offering from CBS radio.
• Rainbow App (레인보우 앱)
• Manna App (만나 앱)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FEBC Korea (극동방송 Far East Broadcasting Company Korea): Korean-language Christian missionary radio broadcaster operating FM/AM stations and digital platforms across South Korea. Most directly comparable to CBS as a fellow Protestant Christian broadcaster with terrestrial radio and digital distribution targeting the same Korean Christian audience.
• CTV 기독교TV (CGNTV / Christian Television): Korean Christian television broadcaster producing faith-based programming for domestic and international audiences via satellite and digital. Direct competitor to CBS TV with overlapping Christian content genre and Korean-language focus.
• PBC 평화방송 (Peace Broadcasting Corporation): Korean Catholic broadcaster operating TV, radio, and digital platforms serving the Korean faithful. Comparable as a faith-based broadcast network with multi-platform delivery, despite serving a different (Catholic) denomination within Korea.
• BBS 불교방송 (Buddhist Broadcasting System): Korean religious broadcaster with FM radio and digital distribution serving Buddhist communities. Highly comparable operating model to CBS (religious terrestrial broadcast + digital) but serving a different faith segment in the same market.
• Moody Radio: US Christian radio broadcaster producing Bible teaching, worship music, and educational programming via terrestrial and digital channels. Comparable to CBS Radio (FM 98.1 / FM 93.9) in format and faith-based educational focus.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN Global Catholic Network: Largest Catholic media network in the world with TV, radio, and extensive digital platforms. Comparable in scope to CBS — multi-platform religious broadcaster with donation funding — though serving a Catholic rather than Protestant audience globally.
• TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network): One of the world's largest Christian broadcast networks with terrestrial, satellite, and digital distribution. Comparable to CBS as a major faith-based TV broadcaster, although much larger and operating primarily in English.
• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): US-based Christian broadcaster operating the Superbook TV brand, news division, and prayer/streaming platforms. Similar multi-platform Christian media model to CBS with donation-driven funding.
• KBS (Korean Broadcasting System): Korea's flagship public broadcaster operating national TV and radio networks. Comparable as a major Korean terrestrial broadcaster with multi-channel presence; relevant for benchmarking operating scale, though secular in focus.

Others

• YTN (Yonhap Television News): Korean 24-hour news broadcaster adjacent to CBS's news operation (CBS 뉴스 / 노컷뉴스). Provides comparison on news distribution model and digital news monetization in Korea.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cbsradio_official
• Facebookfacebook.com/276741089004728

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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